CHAPTER 8 THE WISE WOMAN
CHAPTER NINE THE WISE WOMAN Wisdom, Strategic Thinking, Discernment and Leadership in the 21st Century The Art of Making Sound Decisions, Navigating Complexity and Building a Life of Enduring Value 1. THE WOMAN BEYOND INTELLIGENCE: THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF WISDOM The modern world is not suffering from a shortage of information; it is struggling with the challenge of knowing what to do with it. Every day, millions of women encounter an overwhelming volume of opinions, opportunities, advice, expectations and competing definitions of success. Knowledge is readily accessible, information travels across continents in seconds, and technology continues to expand the boundaries of human capability. Yet, amid this abundance, one quality remains indispensable: wisdom. A woman may possess impressive qualifications, professional expertise, financial resources and social influence, but without wisdom, these advantages can become difficult to manage and even more difficult to sustain. It is wisdo...